Job Description

SENIOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS (F&O) ASSOCIATE, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), to serve as financial and operational lead for a portfolio of up to two major initiatives at J-PAL and work with senior F&O staff to ensure efficient operational management. Will coordinate grant- and gift-related financial activities for major J-PAL initiatives and/or program areas; pull data from internal MIT accounting systems and prepare regular financial reports on grants for donors and J-PAL staff; report on spending compared to budget; monitor subaward spend progress; and advise project managers and senior management on financial position, spend-down, potential issues, reforecasting, and gaps in project funding.

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Job Requirements:

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; at minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably within higher education and non-profit sectors; and professional experience either working for international organizations or collaborating with them. PREFERRED: a solid background in research and grant administration, finance, budgeting, or related fields, coupled with demonstrated proficiency in administrative roles. Job #24764-10

1/14/2025

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